Overview

The Analysis and Design of Structures programme at National Technical University of Athens provides advanced training and specialization in many subjects that include theoretical engineering and its implementations, the anti-seismic design of structures, special topics of reinforced concrete structures, the design of metal and composite structures as well as geotechnical projects implementations. The Postgraduate Programme also provides a wide range of knowledge in modern computational methods of analysis and design.

Key features

The Programme awards a high-level and internationally recognized postgraduate diploma that advances the scientific knowledge and responds to current and future technological needs. The MSc ADS provides scientists with broad knowledge in the design and analysis of structures aiming to staff the construction industry with personnel having specialized skills.

Finally, the MSc "Analysis and Design of Structures" provides the necessary scientific background for those who choose to continue to a Doctoral level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Structural Analysis of Framed and Shell Structures

Theory of Shells

Plastic Analysis of Framed Structures

Structural Dynamics

Recent Advances in RC Design Models

Geotechnical Engineering in the Design of Structures

Seismic Design of Surface and Underground Geotechnical Structures

Non Linear Finite Element Analysis of Structures

Boundary Elements

Experimental Earthquake Engineering

Stochastic Finite Elements

Advanced Mechanics of Mansory

Pathology and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures

Optimum Structural Design

Aseismic Design and Analysis of Structures

Engineering Seismology

Load-carrying Behavior and Design of Structural Systems

Engineering Materials

Information Systems in Construction Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, Greece

Disciplines

Design Structural Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Programme is mainly addressed to civil engineers, holders of a 5-year course of studies degree issued by Hellenic Polytechnic Schools or by equivalent Universities abroad, or to engineers of other fields. The Programme admits candidates of the following categories:

Graduates of the Civil Engineering and other NTUA Schools or of Polytechnic Schools in Greece or abroad.

Graduates of other Departments/Faculties of Hellenic science Universities

Graduates of Technical Universities abroad, under certain conditions.

The overall diploma grade and its ranking order among other graduates of the same School/Department and academic year.

The grades of the thesis and relevant to the Master's Program undergraduate courses.

English knowledge .

IT knowledge.

The candidate's research and professional experience, if any.

Other postgraduate degrees related to the Programme’s subject, if any.

Letters of recommendation.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

1000 EUR / year

≈ 1000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

According to the NTUA’s Senate decision, the ADS Programme does not charge tuition fees for EU students.

Living costs

Athens

Greece

595 - 760 EUR / month

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Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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